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Just returned To Canada after flying down to North Shore Classics to check out a 1969 Camaro that the website said was investment grade and that the car shows and drives great. I went down with cash In hand and transport back to Canada prearranged to purchase the car but was left very disappointed with the true condition of the car. This car is nowhere near an investment grade car. If this car was bought at an auction with the buyer not having any repercussion on the purchase, they would be very disappointed. The car looks great from 5 ft away, but a closer look shows orange peel texture from a $23000 dollar paint job as described on the website. Website says updated stereo, but has a broken antenna and stereo not working. Suspension was very stiff and unforgiving, the clutch worn and in desperate need of replacement, throw out bearing very stiff, window seals poorly installed with lots of wind noise, center console loose and making noise, rear end making clunking noise on take off. Rear back up lights not working. Driving experience was very disappointing and completely uncomfortable. This experience has left me wondering how people can buy cars online without physically seeing the vehicle in person
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#2315583

The guy who posted above you purchased a car sight unseen with predictable results. It was wise of you you to be prepared to buy and remove, but even wiser to look first.

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#4427532 Review #4427532 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Toronto, Ontario

Lied to me cheated me and financially raped me.

When I bought the 1968 mustang white over red convertible it looked beautiful. However I did not have the knowledge to have the car inspected prior to getting it. It needed warped - replaced steering wheel replaced hood painted to match car door rust finished rear chrome missing power steering not working brakes not working, correction one out of four brake worked gave me two convertible top boots that did not match. The car stalled when you drove it and came to a stop. Both rear quarter panels were full of mud that you could feel under the fenders wells. Chuck the owner is as big a liar and thief as the rest of his crew. I do not understand how these people stay in business they were unethical dishonest lying thieves and as far as I'm concerned way way overpriced. Chuck said he would fix the car had it for 6 months and did only the very very basics until I finally got pissed and just told him to buy it from me. from the $27,000 I paid for this car I got $1,700 back. Gave me the Vaseline. Regardless of your wants and desires stay away from this company. I wish I could yell this from the rooftops everyday from their location. By the way did I mention I needed to have the transmission rebuilt. When you buy a classic car hire someone off site and independent license car inspector prior to buying. Get a hundred pictures literally.
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#2315582

You bought an old car sight unseen ?

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#2488732 Review #2488732 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
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BAD EXPERIENCE

I consigned my 1969 Camaro car, Chuck Barnes Sold it less than I agreed for and then FORGED my signature on the title-,DO NOT CONSIGN YOUR CAR HERE RIP OFFS, We are in Court proceedings, You have been warned, Very Rude and unprofessional. Hope this does not happen to anyone else.

User's recommendation: STAY AWAY.

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#2315584

How did that work out for you ?

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#2280146 Review #2280146 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Cons
  • Not as advertised
  • Did not get what was advertised told
  • Rip offs
Loss
$20000
Preferred solution
Full refund

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Auto Purchased Not As Advertised

- The dealer website posted the car was in running order with the normal wear and tear, which was not the case for the mechanical aspects on this vehicle itself- this is a big part of the actual sale itself. - This is an out of state consignment for many buyers, I understand but the transparency of the ad for each vehicle should be present in the ad, this was not the case. The car was delivered not running. It did not start and stay on to even for the short drive home from the agreed spot for delivery. - Now if you are going to think red flags, let me start by saying that this shop made a very clever way of concealing the actual status of the car at time of sale. Again, this dealer is advertising for all over the US not just local, the least they can disclose is what the buyer is actually agreeing to buying. - Lets now talk about the personnel, the sales point of contact lied about being employed after the sale when I tried to contact him to get some detail on why the car was not running. Bluntly told no longer employed when this was incorrect. The sales guy still works there when I talked to the office regarding the mess of the title (this is a completely different headache) that was given to me. The title was not clean and still needed to have chasing done due to the previous owner and lienholder not cleared which, couldve been done way in advance being that the car was in their inventory for well over 180 days. I understand the process for title work, but this is lack of preparation on a sellers part. - I have read their reviews on their website, which I am convinced is bias. When you must comb through to make sure that each one is a positive one and not a realistic one speaks volume on how you are advertising. - I am giving it a 1star because truly, this has been a horrible buying experience to date. The car still doesnt run as advertised which is a pity as the price-tag was not cheap. I put in more work in the car that I anticipated. This is not my first purchase for an older vehicle, so I know what Im getting into when buying. In this instance I can say, was completely mis-led. High Caution before a buying here.

User's recommendation: High Caution before Buying.

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#1858968 Review #1858968 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Cons
  • Car not running when delivered
  • Not as advertised
  • Late delivery of car after purchase
Loss
$2500
Preferred solution
Let the company propose a solution

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Bad bad bad, criminal bad convertible claimed as super driver. Repair costs me more than the price if the car. I share my infor

whole floor week and porous, rocker panels disappeared, there are l-beams welded on both sides instead.
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#1794970 Review #1794970 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Braunschweig, Niedersachsen
New Reviewer

Don’t do it unless you see the car

North Shore Classics - Don’t do it unless you see the car
North Shore Classics - Don’t do it unless you see the car
North Shore Classics - Don’t do it unless you see the car
North Shore Classics - Don’t do it unless you see the car
North Shore Classics - Don’t do it unless you see the car
They sent me lots of pics. Solid floors lol. It was hidden they were rusted through. Muncie m20 was a Saginaw. 3:73 rear is a single 2:73. Kevin lied. Shame on me for trusting people.
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#1940301

thanks... looking at a car they have ....

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#1771095 Review #1771095 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Pros
  • Delivery was great
Cons
  • Not as advertised
Reason of review
Not as described/ advertised
Loss
$2000
Preferred solution
Price reduction
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Resolved: Buyer Beware

North Shore Classics - Buyer Beware
Update by user Aug 13, 2019

Christy called us and after telling her our issues with the car she is working to get the issue resolved. We appreciate all of her help getting our car fixed.

Original review posted by user Aug 08, 2019
I purchased a car from this company. I have had nothing but problems with the car. I have a video saying car was in perfect condition and had no problems. Some of the problems - no gas cap, gauges do not work correctly, windshield whipper came completely off on first use, 10-12 paint chips / scratches, for a car that i was told had no scratches and i have a video of the sales person saying. And the worst part the car has an oil leak in the rear main seal. After speaking to several Mechanics the motor needs to come out to make the repairs. And no i just don’t remove the transmission to repair, not on a Pontiac. I was told the motor was just rebuilt with only 2500 miles. And yet i have a major oil leak.
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#1617334 Review #1617334 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Pros
  • Management taking over to resolve our issue
Cons
  • Did not get what was advertised told
Reason of review
Not as described/ advertised
Loss
$3
Preferred solution
Let the company propose a solution

Very bad experience

I bought a 1968 Mustang convertible from North Shore classic cars. Farm represented this car is being rebuilt. So far this is the following problems I have had and had to fix, transmission with bad windshield motor went bad power steering went bad brakes went out heater doesn't work air conditioning won't work the top is not power as represented the body underneath is full of putty and heavily undercoated the front fenders are a different shade of red than the rest of the car. I have found a voice louder than my own, I am filing a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General. Also with the Better Business Bureau. Listen guys don't take this lying down file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General we have to put a stop to this lying Thief called Tom part owner of this establishment.
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#1797879

Maybe you should have hired a professional inspector to look the car over before you bought it !

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#1526181 Review #1526181 is a subjective opinion of poster.

Bad title on 69 camaro

North Shore Classics - Bad title on 69 camaro
North Shore Classics - Bad title on 69 camaro
I recently purchased a 69 camaro from them, when I took the title to the state title office to get the vehicle put in my name the Title office informed me that there was an open title in my state for the car that stated rebuilt salvage and the title North Shore provided was not legit and I would have to go to court to try and force the issue. I have contacted North shore classics multiple times and they have been unwilling to address the issue. North Shore Classics owners only contact was only to say we sent a legit clean title and asked if I would remove negative feedback. i have pulled several reports on the vin number and none of them show the Title that North Shore provided only the previous title dating back to 2011 rebuilt salvage. I would have never purchased the car knowing that it was rebuilt salvage buyer beware of North Shore Classics!!!! Angry
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#1676421

Hello, there are a few things you can do to correct this. You should email vehicletitleadvisor@***l for your options.

When did you purchase it? And which state?